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Checkpoint for Monday 15 December 2025
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British-born Rabbi among those killed in Bondi terror attack
5:50 PM.Among those killed in the Bondi terror attack was a British-born rabbi. Joining us now with reaction from the UK is our correspondent in London Lucy Thomson. Audio
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Evening business for 15 December 2025
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sport: 2025 a big fight for NZ boxer David Nyika
5:30 PM.Kiwi boxer David Nyika has had plenty to fight through this year, both in and out of the ring. After suffering his first career loss by brutal knockout, Nyika's fiancée, Australian influencer Lexy… Read more Audio
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Security measures ramp up in NZ after Sydney terror attack
5:25 PM.The terror attack in Sydney has left New Zealand's Jewish community on edge. Some security measures have been ramped up. In the Auckland suburb of Remuera, police were patrolling outside a Jewish… Read more Audio
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NZer at beach recalls running from shooting
5:08 PM.A New Zealander caught up in the mass shooting at Sydney's bondi beach says dozens of people rushed into the restaurant where her family was dining and started diving under tables; too shocked to… Read more Audio
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Guide dog showing signs of anxiety
4:49 PM.A Northshore woman's at risk of losing her guide dog after several encounters with out of control dogs have left her working dog fearful and potentially unable to do its job properly. Audio
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Much loved cafe closes doors
4:45 PM.A much loved Wellington cafe - famous for Island inspired pies with fillings from creamed paua to boiled brisket Povi Masima - is closing it's doors at the end of the week. The owners say - after a… Read more Audio
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Colts quarterback comes out of retirement at 44
4:38 PM.Sport reporter Jamie Wall tells Lisa about quarterback Philip Rivers who has come out of retirement at age 44 to start an NFL game for the Indianapolis Colts, playing his first game in five years. Audio
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NZ's Jewish community shaken by Bondi Beach attack
4:31 PM.Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the harrowing Bondi Beach terror attack. Audio
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Bondi Beach attack kills 16 people
4:25 PM.A terror attack at Sydney's Bondi beach has killed 16 people, including a 10-year-old girl. It's the worst mass shooting in Australia in three decades - and brought renewed focus on Australia's gun… Read more Audio
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Middle East Israelis react to terror attack at Bondi Beach
4:19 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown talks to Lisa Owen about the reaction in Israel to the fatal terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach. Audio
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NZ Post delivering 10m parcels leading up to Christmas Eve
4:08 PM.NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main talks to Lisa Owen about the 10 million parcels being delivered in the two weeks leading up to Christmas Eve. Audio